Information on Q society:

Tygerberg Undergraduate Research Society (also known as Q) is dedicated to undergraduate research at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Stellenbosch University. We represent a diverse group of health sciences students who share a common interest in research. As such, we aim to promote interest in research and evidence-based practices within the student body, as well as to support students who are contemplating or conducting research projects of their own.

Our Vision:

• To promote research and research-related skills development amongst students at the FMHS
• To promote evidence-based medicine practices in the health sciences
• To support students that are contemplating or conducting research projects within the FMHS
• To act as an intermediary and collaborator with students, the faculty, and researchers
• To represent undergraduate student research interests in the respective faculty forums.

Our general activities include talks, panel discussions, research workshops, and research opportunities

SUSS is a student driven society aimed at young aspiring surgeons and potential future surgeons. SUSS serves as a platform for students to gain knowledge in what the surgical field has to offer and focusses on teaching and refining of practical surgical skills.

Our Vision:

• To promote and encourage interest and student development in the field of surgery.
• To enrich and educate students about the field of surgery and in the context of modern society.
• To develop the surgical knowledge and skills of undergraduate students
• To better equip undergraduate students for their surgical rotations during internship.

Our general activities include community outreach projects, quiz nights, talks, shadow surgeries, workshops, and research opportunities.

For more information, email SUSS here.